Family Vocation Day at SJB

Dear Friends in Christ,

Please note that we are holding a special event this week. On Saturday, Oct. 24 we are holding our first ever Family Vocation Day. This free all day event is for everyone. We extend the invitation to all families, big and small, from seniors to second graders, and from teens to young adults. The reason this event is for all ages is very simple: We all have a vocation! Yes, each and every one of us received a vocation at Baptism. That vocation is a call to holiness in Christ’s Church. However, it is not just for us personally; our vocation impels us to share Christ’s good news with others. How do we accomplish our special mission? This Saturday you will find out.

The accomplishment of our mission is related to our gifts. This Saturday several religious communities will be represented. These sisters and priests will share how the charism of their orders helps them to fulfill God’s plan in their lives. They will have materials available to show how their communities spread the Gospel message and help many people come closer to Christ. They will pray together with us at Mass and Benediction. They will speak to us about their own vocation and how to discern a religious vocation. There will be activities for the younger children and group meetings for young people and adults. And if that were not enough, we are pro-
viding a free lunch!

I strongly encourage you to sign up for this unique and exciting event. You can register online or by calling our office. You can also register after Mass at the tables outside.

During this Year for Priests we are especially encouraged to promote vocations to the priesthood. Let us pray for more priestly vocations from our parish. May the seed sown by the Good Shepherd bear fruit for his harvest of eternal life.

God bless you and your families.

Fr. Hildebrand